Tube labeling system
AXON 2
Labeling tubes reliably in real time

In order to evaluate analyses in laboratories reliably and quickly, tubes must be labeled uniquely.
In practice, 2D codes or linear barcodes are printed on self-adhesive labels and the labels are applied on the tubes.
Print resolutions of 300 or 600 dpi, a sharp-edge print image and high contrast enable even tiny 2D codes to be verified. Thermal direct and thermal transfer printing are possible.
AXON 2 suits for tube labeling one by one by hand or automatically in a sample processing system.
Tubes of diameters 10 to 20 mm can be processed, capped or uncapped. Printing and labeling take less than two seconds. After the tubes have been labeled, they can be removed one by one or be ejected to a tray. Self-explanatory symbols enable intuitive operation. The label roll and the ribbon are easy to remove.
If it comes to cleaning or in cases of wear, print rollers and transport rollers can be removed easily by the operator with the help of a tool attached. AXON 2 may be integrated in a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS). Data transfer from a PC is possible via interfaces such as RS232, USB, Ethernet, or via WLAN.
In stand-alone operation, when no PC is connected, variable data are set with a keyboard or a scanner. Power may be supplied by 110 to 240 VAC voltage or 36 to 60 VDC voltage, 24 VDC on request.
Video: Tube labeling system AXON 2
For laboratories: Labeling tubes reliably in real time
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Details on tube labeling
Details on the label printer, see SQUIX.
1 Stop
With the help of spacers assembled to the tightening axles, slim ribbons can be set easily.
2 Slim print rollers
In order to achieve accurate imprint on small labels, slim print rollers are needed. These prevent from roller wear, print head contamination and errors during label feed.
3 Peel-off function
Labels are guided over a deflection roller to be applied reliably on the tubes.
4 Transport rollers
They apply the labels on the tubes. Three types are provided for different tubes.
5 Wipe-down rollers
During labeling, they press the tubes to the transport rollers.
6 Pivot arms
They are set according to the length of a tube and the position of the label.
7 Material replacement
Pivoting the applicator allows labels and ribbon to be inserted.
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Tube labeling system | AXON 2 4.3 |
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Material guide | centered | ||
Printing method Thermal transfer | ![]() |
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Printing method Thermal direct | ![]() |
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Printable resolution dpi | 300 | 300 | 600 |
Print speed up to mm/s | 150 | 150 | 150 |
Print width up to mm | 108.4 | 105.7 | 105.7 |
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Tubes Orientation during labeling horizontal | AXON 2 | AXON 2.1 | |
Tubes Diameter mm | 10 - 17 | 16 - 20 | |
Tubes Length capped mm | 38 - 105 | 38 - 120 | |
Tubes Conicity (change of diameter) up to % | 0.8 | ||
Labels Material | Paper, plastics such as PET, PP | ||
Labels Width mm | 10 - 56 | 20 - 110 | |
Labels Height from | 12 | ||
Labels Roll diameter up to mm | 205 | ||
Labels Core diameter mm | 38 - 76 | ||
Labels Winding | outside | ||
Liner material width up to mm | 60 | 114 | |
Ribbon Ink side | outside or inside | ||
Ribbon Roll diameter up to mm | 90 | ||
Ribbon Core diameter mm | 25 | ||
Ribbon Variable length up to m | 600 | ||
Ribbon Width mm | 25 - 114 | ||
Printer sizes and weight | |||
Width x Height x Depth mm | 252 x 288 x 520 | ||
Weight approx. kg | 12 | ||
Interfaces | |||
RS232 C | 1,200 to 230,400 baud/8 Bit | ||
USB 2.0 | Hi-speed device to connect a PC | ||
Ethernet | 10/100 Mbit/s | ||
1 x USB host on the operation panel for | Service Key, USB memory stick | ||
1 x USB host on the operation panel for | USB WLAN stick 2.4 GHz 802.11b/g/n | ||
2 x USB host on the back of the device for | keyboard, barcode scanner, USB Bluetooth adapter, USB WLAN stick | ||
Digital I/O interface | providing 8 inputs and outputs ![]() |
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Operating data | |||
Power supply | 100 - 240 VAC, 50/60 Hz, PFC ![]() 36 - 60 VDC, 24 VDC on request ![]() |
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Power consumption | Standby < 10 W / typical 100 W | ||
Temperature/humidity: Operation | +5 - 40 °C / 10 - 85 %, not condensing | ||
Temperature/humidity: Stock | 0 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing | ||
Temperature/humidity: Transport | –25 - 60 °C / 20 - 85 %, not condensing | ||
Approvals | CE, FCC Class A, ICES-3, cULus, CB | ||
Operation panel | |||
Colored LCD touch display Screen diagonal “ | 4.3 | ||
Colored LCD touch display Resolution W x H px | 272 x 480 |
For detailed technical data see SQUIX.
Video: Tube labeling system AXON 2
For laboratories: Labeling tubes reliably in real time
Documentation
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Catalogs
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Title Format Version Last change Language AXON 2
PDF - 1.32 MB 01/2021 07/01/2021 English Overview Product Marking
PDF - 5.43 MB 11/2020 02/11/2020 English
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Checklists
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Title Format Version Last change Language Checklist labeling system AXON 2
PDF - 237 KB 04/2020 07/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Checkliste Etikettiersystem AXON 2
PDF - 227 KB 04/2020 07/12/2020 Deutsch Checkliste système d'étiquetage AXON 2
PDF - 332 KB 12/2019 07/12/2020 Français
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Operation Manuals
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Title Format Version Last change Language Instructions Labelling System AXON 2
PDF - 1.89 MB 07/2020 30/11/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Betriebsanleitung Etikettiersystem AXON 2
PDF - 1.90 MB 07/2020 30/11/2020 Deutsch
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Assembly Instructions
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Title Format Version Last change Language Assembly Instructions Tube Applicator AXON 2
PDF - 914 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Montageanleitung Tube-Applikator AXON 2
PDF - 919 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 Deutsch Notice d'assemblage AXON 2
PDF - 938 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 Français
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Programming
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Title Format Version Last change Language Networked labeling with OPC UA
cab and the Smart FactoryPDF - 1.12 MB 03/2019 02/12/2020 English Programming Manual JScript X4
for SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2, EOS5, HERMES QPDF - 10.26 MB 9.4 - 5.33 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 15/12/2020 – Marquage en réseau avec OPC UA
cab et l'usine intelligentePDF - 3.69 MB 08/2019 02/12/2020 Français Programmieranleitung JScript für SQUIX, MACH 4S, EOS2/EOS5, HERMES Q und PX Q
PDF - 9.94 MB 9.4 - 5.33 02/12/2020 Deutsch Vernetzt kennzeichnen mit OPC UA
cab und die intelligente FabrikPDF - 1.13 MB 03/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch
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Spare Parts
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Title Format Version Last change Language Spare Parts List Tube Applicator AXON 2
PDF - 440 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Ersatzteilliste Tube-Applikator AXON 2
PDF - 443 KB 07/2020 07/12/2020 Deutsch
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Manuals Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 138 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 English Label File Selection Box - Input Output Box - Assembly Instructions
PDF - 194 KB 05/2020 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Externes Bedienfeld - Montageanleitung
PDF - 114 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch
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EU Declarations of Conformity - Accessories
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Title Format Version Last change Language External Operation Panel - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 English Label File Selection Box - I/O Box - EU Declaration of Conformity
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Etikettenauswahlbox - Ein-/Ausgabebox - Konformitätserklärung
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch Externes Bedienfeld - Konformitätserklärung
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Deutsch Labelbox - I/O Box - Déclaration UE de conformité
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Français Panneau de commande externe - Déclaration UE de conformité
PDF - 30 KB 07/2019 02/12/2020 Français
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Safety data sheets
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Title Format Version Last change Language Safety Data Sheet Special Cleaner for Glass and Plastic GR1N
PDF - 65 KB 08/2017 02/12/2020 English -
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Title Format Version Last change Language Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial Glasreiniger und Kunststoffreiniger GR1N
PDF - 156 KB 06/2017 02/12/2020 Deutsch Sicherheitsdatenblatt Spezial-Gummiwalzen-Reiniger WR1
PDF - 173 KB 06/2017 02/12/2020 Deutsch
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Here you can download firmware, drivers and software. Documentation on label software, printers programming and administration as well as integration of cab printers into SAP systems:
Label software
Software & Drivers
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Firmware
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Title Format Version Last change Language cabFirmwareUpdater
Windows 32 & 64 bit (starting from Vista)ZIP - 14.11 MB 3.9.0.0 10/07/2020 – Firmware X4
Firmware SQUIX | EOS2 | EOS5 | MACH 4S | HERMES Q | PX QZIP - 45.67 MB 5.35 10/11/2020 – Release Notes Firmware X4
TXT - 58 KB
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Drivers
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Linux Armv7 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Armv7 32bit Driver RPi 2/3/4 (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.89 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Linux x86 - 32 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel 32bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.90 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Linux x86 - 64 Bit Driver
CUPS Linux Intel/AMD 64bit Driver (min. CUPS 1.2)GZ - 2.88 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.15 - 11.0ZIP - 2.75 MB 1.42 08/12/2020 – cab MAC OS X Driver
Apple® Mac OS X 10.6 - 10.14ZIP - 5.33 MB 1.42 05/10/2020 – cab Windows Driver
32/64 Bit (Vista - Windows 7 - Windows 8 - Windows 8.1 - Windows 10 - Windows Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2, 2016, 2019) CERTIFIEDZIP - 9.37 MB 5.3.03 05/10/2020 –
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Software
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Title Format Version Last change Language cab Download Converter (download.exe)
Converts image, font and database files into the JScript download data format.
Install MS Visual C++ 2010 Redistributable if not available on your system.ZIP - 9 KB 2.3 15/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Demo (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 51.42 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Lite (Free)
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 61.88 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Print
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 52.46 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – cablabel S3 Pro
Windows Vista, 7, 8, 10, Server 2008, 2008 R2, 2012, 2012 R2ZIP - 62.10 MB 1.4.0.2 09/12/2020 – Database Connector
Windows 32 & 64 bitZIP - 10.93 MB 4.3.0.1 15/12/2020 – LogService
for Database ConnectorZIP - 4.15 MB 1.7.1.0 15/12/2020 –
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